Senior Mobile Application Engineer (React Native)

Join us, be part of more.  

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.  

About your team: 

At Hive, our mission is to make it greener. 

With a little help from our friends at British Gas we’re helping customers to be waaaaay smarter with their heating and giving them control of their homes like never before. Through our range of thermostats, EV chargers, solar panels and energy-saving light bulbs, we’re here to help every home reach its eco-energy potential, from little switches that make a big difference.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mobile Application Engineer to develop and maintain the mobile app and supporting APIs for Hive Connected Homes. You will work across our full range of products, including Hive Active Heating, Lighting, EV Charging, Sensors & Plugs, and associated subscriptions and services.

Location: Predominantly home-based with occasional travel to Windsor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enhance existing functionality and ensure high performance.

• Maintain the app, including dependency upgrades and modernization.

• Implement technical improvements and optimizations.

• Develop new features and fix bugs within target timeframes.

• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.

Senior Responsibilities:

• Lead new projects and exploratory work.

• Promote test coverage, code quality, and best practices.

• Mentor junior team members.

Technical Capabilities:

• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and React Native.

• Proficiency in unit testing and mobile UI testing frameworks.

• Familiarity with Redux/Redux-Saga/Redux Toolkit/RTKQuery.

• Experience with iOS/Android development and deployment.

• Familiarity with continuous integration tools (CircleCI, Travis, AWS CodeBuild).

• Knowledge of AWS Cognito, OAuth, and cloud providers like AWS.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to plan, manage, and organize work.

• Willingness to learn new technologies.

• Strong collaboration skills.

• Strategic and tactical thinking.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.

• Company car allowance.

• Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap.

• Pension scheme and healthcare plan.

• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.

• Flexible benefits, including technology vouchers, an electric car lease scheme, and travel insurance.

Join us at Hive and help shape the future of energy and sustainability. Be a part of something truly innovative and make a real impact on the environment. Apply now and be a part of the Net Zero revolution!

Why should you apply?   
  
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.  
  
https://www.morethanacareer.energy/hive

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.    
 

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